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Lions fans are not happy about losing RB Jamaal Williams

Lions fans are not happy about losing RB Jamaal Williams and are letting it be known on social media

Technically, Jamaal Williams is still a free agent and could return to Detroit. But the reality of the business of football makes it all but certain Williams will be playing elsewhere in 2023 after the Lions agreed to sign RB David Montgomery to a 3-year deal.

It’s a tough blow for Lions fans to see Williams no longer in the plans. Williams quickly became a fan favorite in his two seasons in Detroit for his eccentric, fun-loving personality, his hard-charging running style and his NFL-leading 17 touchdowns in 2022. He was the emotional heartbeat of the Lions offense and was beloved in both the locker room and the fanbase.

Many fans are taking to Twitter to shed their tears for Williams. Some of the tears are sadness, others saltier in angry disappointment. Here’s a sampling:

 

The video game industry reacts to prominent insider leaving Twitter

Nibel, a popular gaming news source, is done.

Keeping up with the never-ending slew of video game news is tough — and few had their hands on that pulse like Nibel, the well-known industry insider who regularly updates everyone on Twitter. Sadly on Monday, Nibel announced he’s leaving the platform behind.

“After some introspection, I’ve made the decision to focus my time and energy elsewhere and move on from Twitter,” reads Nibel’s statement. “This marks the end of my video games coverage and my active participation in this platform.”

We can’t link to the actual tweet since Nibel has locked his account, but rest assured – this is the real deal.

Nibel broke many notable news stories, highlighting everything from quiet Metroid Prime 4 updates to Hidetaka Miyazaki’s favorite Elden Ring boss. GLHF has sourced him in many articles, and we’re legitimately sad to see him go.

Most of the games industry feels the same way. Whether it’s journalists, influencers, or just people looking for breaking news — Nibel left quite an impression on everyone. Just check out the reactions below to see what we mean.

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Major League Baseball made its return official with this tweet and fans were pumped

Baseball is back, y’all! It’s really back!

It’s happening, y’all. We’re finally getting baseball back. It’s here. Major League Baseball’s lockout is officially over.

The players and owners came to an agreement on Thursday evening. It still needs to be made official at this point, but that just seems to be a formality. We’ll be seeing games played very soon.

There are going to be quite a few new changes to the game that we know, but regardless, it’s back and that’s all that matters right now.

To welcome fans back after the lockout, the MLB Twitter account sent out a tweet making things official with two words: Play ball.

Baseball is really coming.

Fans were absolutely thrilled with this.

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Unexpected Lions win unites the fans in celebration

Our Jeff Risdon recounts his Sunday afternoon watching the Lions beat the Cardinals with a crowd of Detroit fans

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Sunday was the first time all season I watched the Detroit Lions in a public place. It turned out to be a fortuitous opportunity to relish in a huge Lions win.

I was at my daughter’s basketball tournament in Grand Rapids along with about 600 other people. At the start of the Lions game against the Arizona Cardinals, most everyone was pretty apathetic. I sat at a high-top table in the common area alone. Folks passed by, with a few taking a quick glance at the TV in the corner showing the Lions game. One other dad was paying close attention to the first couple of drives, but it was generally an afterthought.

That quickly changed. I missed most of the second quarter and the big plays early in the third while my daughter played (and won!), but by the time I returned to the lobby to watch there was a growing crowd. Fans still weren’t confident, but the 24-6 Lions lead certainly had folks talking. People shuffling in and out of the facility started walking slower and lingering around the growing congregation.

“Oh they’ll blow it” or something of that ilk remained a common refrain. And quite frankly, it was impossible to not think that was an inevitable outcome. These Lions have broken our hearts so many times, both this year and in the last decades. We’ve all seen the tragic comedy too many times.

But the Lions just kept playing winning football. Grown men who had just finished yelling at officials and 13-year-old girls high-fived and smiled, joy and surprise filling their eyes. I was hugged by two men I’ve never met before when the Cardinals waved the white flag and inserted Colt McCoy at quarterback in place of starter Kyler Murray.

One set of games ended just before the Lions game did. At that point, over 100 people were gathered in disbelieving ecstasy around the two TVs in the main area. Smiles, handshakes and a few joyous yelps abounded. Even those of us taking home disappointed daughters after their losses couldn’t help but beam grins of pride and happiness. A lot of the daughters felt that way too.

Games like this are why we don’t quit on the Lions even when things have been as wretched as they have for the last two-plus years. The team’s ability to bring us together for the unexpected group bonding is truly special. That’s what Sunday was for me and scores of others at MSA Woodland in Grand Rapids. And it’s a feeling we all want to get used to experiencing together a lot more. One pride!

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Lions teammates and fans react to Detroit drafting CB Ifeatu Melifonwu

The Detroit Lions and majority of fans believe they found a steal in CB Ifeatu Melifonwu and couldn’t be more excited

With the pick they acquired from the Matthew Stafford trade, the Detroit Lions decided to keep their focus on the defense and give them a length, athletic cornerback in Ifeatu Melifonwu.

The Lions front office word of the day must’ve been athleticism because that was their primary focus today with all of their day two selections, and Melifonwu being no different. With his unheard-of length, he is able to get make plays on the ball most corners are able to do and his transitions allow him to stay with the receiver.

He will get handsy from time to time and needs to clean up his tackling, but he has the goods you can’t teach with grit, intelligence, and a passion for football. He will give the Lions coaching staff something to work with and grow as a potential shutdown versatile corner they can build around.

 

 

Also, some fans could resist the temptation to throw some shade at the Cowboys who felt Melifonwu should’ve been the pick.

Tracking the reaction to the Browns drafting Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

Everyone seems to love the pick!

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It’s not often where everyone agrees on what the Cleveland Browns do, but it’s pretty close to unanimous love for what the team did on Friday night. The move by GM Andrew Berry to trade up and select Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has received near-universal praise.

From NFL analysts to Browns fans, and even fans of rival teams begrudgingly giving Cleveland some love, the trade-up is wildly popular.

Here’s a sampling of the reaction on the trade from Twitter accounts near and far.

Browns players, fans react proudly to the playoff win in Pittsburgh

The players and fans let the victory emotions fly on social media

The Cleveland Browns just won their first playoff game in over 25 years. Beating the Steelers, 48-37, in Pittsburgh in the wild-card round turned the NFL on its head.

Playing without head coach Kevin Stefanski on the sideline and minus several important pieces, the Browns went into Heinz Field and ripped apart the mistake-prone Steelers. It’s an incredible victory, widely unexpected and generally regarded as ahead of schedule for the young Browns.

The fan reaction on social media reflects the incredible emotion of such an amazing victory. Here are some of the best reactions in the immediate aftermath of the Browns playoff win:

From inside the team and the walls of team headquarters in Berea,

The fans let the brown and orange flags fly. So did some former Browns players,

 

 

America reacts to the Browns cracking the 10-win barrier

The Browns are 10-4 and Twitter is happy about it

The Cleveland Browns are 10-4? The Cleveland Browns are 10-4!

It’s been awhile since the Browns hit the double-digit win mark. Sunday night’s 20-6 win over the Giants in New York marked the first time since 2007 the Browns hit 10 wins on a season. They’ve topped 10 wins in a year just twice in the last 40 seasons.

It’s a momentous accomplishment for the young Browns and head coach Kevin Stefanski, another strong step forward for the emerging collection of impressive talent and teamwork.

The social media reaction to the Browns nabbing the long-elusive 10th win showed the cathartic effect of having a good football team in Cleveland.